U.S. EPA National Environmental Performance Track Program Marc Olivier

1. U.S. EPA National Environmental Performance Track ProgramMarc Olivier

2. Performance Track • Recognizes and rewards top environmental performers that go beyond legal requirements • Begun in mid-2000, now has 344 participants • Led out of EPA’s Performance Incentives Division in collaboration with EPA’s 10 regions and State Environmental Partners

3. Origins of Performance Track • EPA’s Star Track, Common Sense Initiative, Environmental Leadership Program, Project XL, and Partnership Programs • Multiple States’ leadership programs • Global voluntary, performance based initiatives • Leading environmental policy groups recommendations • Trade Associations sector-wide comments

4. Entry Criteria for PT Facilities • Environmental Management Systems (EMS) in place • Commitment to continuous environmental improvement • Community outreach and reports on progress • History of sustained compliance

5. Upstream: Material procurement Suppliers’ Environmental Performance Material Use Water Use Energy Use Land Use Nonproduct Outputs: Air Emissions Discharges to Water Waste Noise Vibration Downstream: Product Performance Environmental Aspects for Continuous Improvements

6. Performance Track Commitments • Large facilities • Make 4 commitments • Small facilities (less than 50 employees) • Make 2 commitments • Challenge Commitments • Corporate Leadership Program

7. Benefits of Participation • Public recognition • Reduced inspections and monitoring • Incentives available only to PT members • Access to information sources

8. National Recognition from EPA • Use of Performance Track logo • National and local events • Web site listing • Visibility in EPA publications

9. Incentives • Cross-media • Low priority for inspections • Consolidated environmental reporting • Air • Flexible permitting • Reduced Maximum Available Control Technology reporting and record keeping under the Clean Air Act • Faster agency turnaround and designated contact • Water • Exploring options to expedite renewal of permits and to reduce monitoring and reporting • Waste • Less frequent self-inspections for RCRA facilities • Extended hazardous waste accumulation period

10. Access to Information Sources • Invitations to conferences and workshops on special topics • Participation in a network for sharing experiences and information • Opportunities to be featured in a database of performance practices • Opportunities to participate in information sessions with senior EPA officials to share lessons learned

11. Performance Track Participants Association • Non-profit organization that provides forum for exchanging best environmental practices and ideas for working with EPA • 165 Performance Track members participate in PTPA • Have three workshops: incentives, best practices, and recognition

12. Members by Facility Size Source: U.S. EPA Building on the Foundation, April 2004, p. 4

13. Distribution of PT Members by Sector Pharmaceuticals 7% Wood Products, Paper, and Printing 8% Transportation Equipment 8% Machinery 4% Metal Products 9% OtherManufacturing 7% Medical Equipment and Supplies 9% Energy Utilities, Sanitary Services 3% Wholesale, Retail, Shipping 3% Other Non-Manufacturing 8% Chemical Products 13% Public Facilities and Institutions 7% Electronic and Electrical Equipment 14% Source: U.S. EPA Building on the Foundation, April 2004, p. 5

14. Performance Track Achievements Source: U.S. EPA Building on the Foundation, April 2004, p. 9,10,16

15. Learning Network • State programs • Performance Track Network Partners • Federal Partners • Performance Track assistance • Performance Track Mentoring Program